Community briefs for Jan. 4

MOAA, SENCLAND Chapter RSVP deadline Jan. 4

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH -- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), SENCLAND Chapter will host a meeting/luncheon on Jan. 8 at Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St. 

The guest speakers will discuss the chapter's Scholarship and Outreach Programs that benefit military veterans at area educational institutions.

Col. Steven Baker will discuss the Junior ROTC program at North Brunswick High School. Elina DiCostanzo will tell us about programs at Brunswick Community College. Ray Charfauros will speak about veteran affairs at Cape Fear Community College; and Bill Kawczynski will talk about programs at UNCW. All will present the importance of our chapter's financial support for veterans who attend their institutions.

In addition, student veteran recipients of our assistance will tell us how our help has impacted their lives. 

Members are encouraged to bring a spouse, or guest. Cost is $20 cash, check or credit card.

RSVP to JoAnn Doleman by Jan. 4, via email: jdoleman522@gmail.com or call 910-540-8459.

For more information, contact Ritt Schiano at captritts@gmail.com or 480-895-4886.

MLK Breakfast will be Jan. 19 

WILMINGTON -- The annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, hosted by the New Hanover County NAACP, will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Arab Shrine Club, 4510 S. College Road. Tickets are $30 and available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-luther-king-jr-breakfast-tickets-52170962754; Davis Funeral Home, 901 S. Fifth Ave. (Fifth Avenue and Dawson Street); or can be mailed to New Hanover County NAACP, P.O. Box 2199, Wilmington, NC 28402.

The guest speaker will be Marcus Bass, executive director of Advance North Carolina. Mistress of Ceremony will be Monique Robinson of WWAYTV3.

The 2019 Minister of the Year, Dr. Terry K. Henry, and Church of the Year, St. Stephen AME Church will be recognized.

All proceeds from the breakfast will benefit the New Hanover County NAACP Youth Programs which are: ACT-SO (Afro-Cultural Technical Scientific Olympics), New Hanover Youth NAACP, Sankofa (free summer camp for youth ages 10-17) and UNCW NAACP Chapter. 

Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food 2019

OCEAN ISLE BEACH -- The 15th and final year of the Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food 2019 will be held on Jan. 19. The course will take walkers and runners over the scenic Ocean Isle high rise bridge to the mainland and back to the island. The races start at 9 a.m. Register online at www.raceentry.com or mail registration forms to SBIC Run For Food, P.O. Box 1461, Shallotte, NC 28459. For more information and race forms, visit, www.SBIC-runforfood.org or contact maprita@aol.com.

All proceeds benefit the South Brunswick Interchurch Council Food Pantry.

The SBIC Food Pantry in Shallotte is one of the principal activities the 16 member church alliance coordinate. Dedicated volunteers from member churches serve with love and compassion at 10 a.m.-noon each Saturday at the Camp United Methodist Church food pantry. The church is located at 4807 Main St., South Brunswick. The food pantry provides canned goods, bread, and meat. They receive enough to furnish each family member with a three day emergency supply of food. This takes much money and dedication. If you are interested in volunteering, donating or just want more information, contact maprita@aol.com.

Send items to new.hanover@starnewsonline.com, brunswick@starnewsonline.com or pender@starnewsonline.com at least two weeks in advance of an event.